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The Gift of Fall

Autumn sets the hills ablaze As the woodlands brightly burn-- And I watch with youthful wonder As the seasons take their turn. Each gives way to the other Taking leave with noble grace-- As spring proffers fields of flowers And the winter shawls of lace. But autumn, in its splendor Gives the greatest gift of all-- It takes the leaves of summer And to each it gives, the fall. ~Mel

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Poet Destroyer A

Date: 4/2/2015 8:36:00 PM

Mel, Thank you for the sweet reply to my comment. Love LINDA

Mel Merrill
Date: 4/2/2015 10:24:00 PM

My pleasure xoxo Mel

Joseph May

Date: 11/11/2014 9:56:00 PM

A lovely write Mel...best wishes

Mel Merrill
Date: 11/12/2014 11:22:00 AM

Thank you. Hope your well :)

Jerry T Curtis

Date: 9/21/2014 6:05:00 AM

Well done Mel, reminds me of my days in New England.

Mel Merrill
Date: 11/12/2014 11:23:00 AM

I'm in PA now. The hills are ablaze! Hope you're well :)

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 9/12/2014 11:09:00 AM

Stopping by to say hi, and enjoy this poem again...LINDA

Mel Merrill
Date: 9/12/2014 10:47:00 PM

Hi Linda! If you've seen my FB page recently, then you have an inkling of how much time I've been investing in it. Thanks for the hello, my friend. I trust you are doing well. Be well and be happy...xxx...Mel

Juli- Michelle

Date: 9/10/2014 8:38:00 AM

I too love Autumn, however I must admit that Winter tends to be my favorite season, mostly because I love to wear coats and sweaters, and the cold is just lovely to me. Your rhyme in this poem is exquisite! Much enjoyed! -Juli-Michelle

Mel Merrill
Date: 9/12/2014 10:43:00 PM

Thank you so much Juli-Michelle (lovely name). I appreciate your reading the poem, and for the kind, supportive words. Incidentally, I love the winter as well :) All the best...xxx...Mel

Casarah Nance

Date: 9/4/2014 7:12:00 PM

Splendid, --as the woodlands brightly burn--wonderful imagery. You always have the flow to your words that make them dance from the mind into the imagination.

Mel Merrill
Date: 9/5/2014 9:38:00 AM

There she is. How have you been, or should I not ask? You're so nauseatingly positive, you'll manage to turn your circumstance into a pleasure cruise, and I guess that's good. Did I post this fragment of a poem? I'll share it with you in case I didn't. Winter brings us snowfall. Springtime stocks the trees. Summer wakes the June Bug...ah...but oh the autumn breeze!Be well...xoxo...Mel

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 9/4/2014 12:48:00 PM

That is a good Idea Mel,,, One Autumn Contest, coming up..... LINDA

Mel Merrill
Date: 9/5/2014 9:20:00 AM

You're the one, Linda. Hey, thanks again for the mail and for caring. The ego of the poet; tis an intricate dance, indeed :) If you put together one of your unconditional (let the frickin poet write) contests, I'll enter it--just for fun. Peace and love...xxx...Mel

Eileen Manassian

Date: 9/4/2014 2:09:00 AM

Here I am again to visit you, Mel! :) That second stanza is PURE GOLD! The ending is wonderful too. The first stanza is charming. OH...I guess the whole poem rocks! There is a contest on Autumn. You should join! I think that it is by Nette and is a certain form. I forget the name.

Mel Merrill
Date: 9/5/2014 9:27:00 AM

Hi Eileen. Glad to see you as always, and I promise a long, over due visit very soon. I very much appreciate your sincere and glowing commentary on my write, the kind of words that sustain me, and motivate to write again. I'm in your debt! Thank you again, my friend...xxx...Mel

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 9/3/2014 11:22:00 PM

hello Mel, a splendid poem, amazing tree lawn. I don't have this kind of imagery where I live. However, I miss the graceful ways leaves dance around a woodland area... Enjoyed...LINDA

Mel Merrill
Date: 9/4/2014 12:57:00 AM

Thank you. Someone should sponsor an autumn contest so I could know what it feels like to win lol. Who am I kidding. I get HM, and I do better on FB. Thanks for the soup, Linda...xxx...mel

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 9/3/2014 11:18:00 PM

soup mail

Mel Merrill
Date: 9/4/2014 12:54:00 AM

Got it. I guess we crossed paths :)

Jan Allison

Date: 9/3/2014 11:13:00 PM

stunning imagery Mel i especially love 'As spring proffers fields of flowers And the winter shawls of lace.' Hugs Jan xx

Jan Allison
Date: 9/4/2014 1:00:00 AM

I adore the autumnal colours Mel i think they are my favourites:-) hope you are well I am still Ironwoman but endoscopy yesterday clear no cancer so that is all good news:-) Hugs Jan xx

Mel Merrill
Date: 9/4/2014 12:53:00 AM

That should read...turn of fall. I hate typos, I really do!

Mel Merrill
Date: 9/4/2014 12:51:00 AM

Thank you Jan. Win some, lose some :) I don't know. There seemed to be a hint of early autumn in the air today, and so I dove right in. Of the seasons, I suppose autumn is my favorite. Is there a painting so grand as the crimson color and turn of all?